Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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